Correctly
Correctly
Correctly (/kəˈrɛktli/), from the Latin correctus meaning "made straight, amended," is an adverb that describes the action of doing something in accordance with fact, truth, or reason. It is often used in the context of medical procedures, where doing things "correctly" can have significant implications for patient health and safety.
Etymology
The term "correctly" is derived from the Latin word correctus, which is the past participle of corrigere meaning "to correct, set straight, amend". The term has been in use in English since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Accuracy: The quality or state of being correct or precise. In medical context, accuracy refers to the closeness of a measured value to a standard or known value.
- Precision: The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate. In medical terms, precision is the repeatability, or reproducibility of the measurement.
- Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner. In medicine, a procedure is a course of action intended to achieve a result in the delivery of healthcare.
- Protocol: A detailed plan of a scientific or medical experiment, treatment, or procedure. In medicine, a protocol is a plan or procedure for a treatment course.
- Compliance: The action or fact of complying with a wish or command. In medicine, compliance often refers to a patient's adherence to a recommended course of treatment.
- Standardization: The process of making something conform to a standard. In medicine, standardization can refer to the process of making procedures and practices uniform to improve quality of care.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Correctly
- Wikipedia's article - Correctly
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